‘Definitive proof that paper labels are a sustainable way forward compared with other materials’ is presented in a report commissioned by label and flexible packaging paper manufacturer Brigl & Bergmeister in conjunction with its UK agent Papico.
The report aims to provide retailers with a detailed understanding of the carbon footprint of paper labels compared to plastics. Papico also commissioned Intertek Expert Services, in co-ordination with Pira International, to conduct a streamlined comparison of the production, transportation, disposal and recycling of both types of label
Using the Niklasdorf production data instead of WRAP’s production data (which is based on typical mills rather than ‘best in class’ mills), the carbon footprint of paper is nearly 70% lower than a plastics label of the same weight.
Furthermore, according to Intertek/Pira, even if it was possible to make a plastics label from 100% recycled polypropylene, gramme for gramme it would still have a larger carbon footprint than paper.
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